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Season Review: Ryan Hunter-Reay

In a series of blogs that will be featured throughout the offseason, I review and talk about all 21 full-time drivers of the 2013 Indycar Season one at a time. I try to be as honest as I can in these reveiws, and I would like to hear your thoughts on what I say. Enjoy:

Ryan Hunter-Reay entered 2013 poised to defend his 2012 Indycar Title and the #1 on his car. But unfortunately for Ryan, a lot of bad luck ruined any chance of that happening. It was looking good after winning at Barber and a brilliant performance at Indianapolis, which couple with his five podiums in six races. But then, Pocono happened, and looking back at it, it ruined his season. Takuma Sato ran over Hunter-Reay entering the pits, ruining both of their races. RHR had a terrible weekend at Toronto, Baltimore, and Houston following that, and any chance at a salvagable season was gone. Despite this, Ryan was quick all year, often qualifying very well. Unfortunate circumstances saw him not defending his title, which can be classified as a disappointment.

I fully expect Ryan, who will once again be back with Andretti Autosport next season, to be fighting for a championship. When Ryan is on, he is on!

Ryan ran the #1 with pride and acted like a champion, but all efforts
to defend his title fell short (Photo: Jonathan Ferry / Getty Images)